Boeing CH-47 Chinook for FSX

The CH-47D is a multi-mission tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter for the U.S. Army and international defense forces. It is the most proficient and recognized transporthelicopter in the world with application for the U.S. Army and numerous international customers. It's is a true multi-role, vertical-lift platform used on six continents in all climates and conditions. Chinooks can fly more than 150 mph at full load more than 330 nautical miles with long-range fuel tanks. With a crew of three, the CH-47s can transport 44 seated troops or 24 casualty litters. Capable of handling loads up to 24,000 lbs. with a maximum gross weight of 50,000 lbs. Its tandem rotor configuration also provides exceptional handling qualities that enable the CH-47 to operate in climatic, altitude and crosswind conditions that typically keep other helicopters from flying. The large external- and internal -load capabilities and high airspeeds allow the CH-47D to do the work of three utility helicopters, and give it the lowest cost-per-ton-nautical-mile of any U.S. Army helicopter.